Psalm 84:1-4, 9-12 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young at a place near Your altar, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God! What joy for those who…..
Luke 24:6a “He is not here, but is risen!” Easter is a time to celebrate our Risen Savior and His atoning death on the cross. He died and rose again on the third day. 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4 That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. My prayer is that you will set some time aside this Easter for personal reflection and focus on our Risen King…..
Joshua 1:8-9 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 2:11b For the Lord your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below. Proverbs…..
Psalm 77:11-15 But then I recall all You have done, O Lord; I remember Your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about Your mighty works. O God, Your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as You? You are the God of great wonders! You demonstrate Your awesome power among the nations. By Your strong arm, You redeemed Your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Luke 12:8-9 “I…..
1 Peter 5:2-4 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. We are to clothe ourselves with the righteousness of Christ and treat our fellow believers with the love of Jesus along…..
Deuteronomy 20:4 ‘For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’ Psalm 73:23-26 Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength…..
Deuteronomy 11:1, 9, 13-15, 22, 27-28 (NLT) vs 1 You must love the Lord your God and always obey His requirements, decrees, regulations, and commands. vs 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord swore to give to your ancestors and to you, their descendants-a land flowing with milk and honey. vs 13-15 If you carefully obey the commands I am giving you today, and if you love the Lord your God and…..